Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 775
Nixon White House Tape 775 (September 12, 1972)
13 conversations · Oval Office · about 1 hr 23 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Bull, White House photographer, Sanchez, Woods
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed logistical arrangements for an upcoming reception for the Committee to Re-elect the President (CRP). They reviewed specific seating plans for the East and Blue Rooms and coordinated the schedule for Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. It was determined that the Vice President would remain in the State Senate rather than joining the President on the main platform.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discussed administrative details and public relations strategies regarding upcoming family appearances. The conversation focused on coordination efforts for Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Pat Nixon, and Tricia Nixon Cox, specifically concerning their media engagements and travel to Ohio. They also touched upon the President’s health and the management of family-related public reporting.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review administrative logistics and daily scheduling matters. The discussion centered on coordinating the calendars of H.R. Haldeman and Charles W. Colson to facilitate upcoming meetings. The conversation served primarily as a briefing to organize the President's priorities and manage the flow of staff interactions.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative matters. The primary focus of the brief meeting involved reviewing the schedule of General Walter R. Tkach, the President's personal physician. No other significant policy decisions were recorded during this session.
President Nixon met with his personal physician, General Walter R. Tkach, in the Oval Office to discuss personal health matters. The brief encounter was primarily focused on a private medical update or consultation, as evidenced by the withdrawal of the discussion as personal and returnable material. No further administrative or political actions were recorded during this brief meeting.
President Nixon met with Charles Colson, H.R. Haldeman, and Stephen Bull to coordinate aggressive legal and public relations strategies regarding the Watergate scandal, including the use of counter-suits and depositions against the Democratic National Committee. The participants discussed establishing a commission to preemptively control the investigation's narrative, while also strategizing media management to shift focus away from Watergate. Toward the end of the meeting, the President shifted focus to personal matters, specifically discussing architectural renovations and the modernization of kitchens and private quarters in the White House.
President Nixon met with Dr. Anne Kibrick and several associates representing the nursing profession for a photo opportunity and an honorary membership presentation. During the meeting, the participants discussed the vital importance of the nursing field and the need for nurses to take on more responsibilities to address healthcare accessibility issues. Nixon shared personal reflections on his mother's experience as a nurse and praised the supportive role nurses play in patient recovery.
President Nixon met briefly with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics. The conversation centered on the President's upcoming schedule, specifically coordinating a meeting with Congressman John Jarman. Additionally, the President issued a directive regarding the handling of insurance-related matters.
President Nixon met with Representative John Jarman and aide John E. Nidecker to express his appreciation for the support of conservative Democrats in Congress. The discussion focused on the necessity of bipartisan cooperation regarding national defense, foreign policy, and the Vietnam War. Nixon emphasized the importance of prioritizing national interests over party lines, citing historical precedents of Democratic support for Republican administrations.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical details for his upcoming schedule. The discussion centered on organizing a high-level meeting involving Clark MacGregor, Walter J. Hickel, and John D. Ehrlichman. Additionally, they arranged for a press photograph to be taken as part of these proceedings.
President Nixon met with Walter Hickel, Clark MacGregor, and John Ehrlichman to discuss campaign strategy and the political climate leading up to the 1972 election. Hickel shared insights from his domestic travels, emphasizing the need for a strong electoral mandate to overcome Congressional gridlock and implement domestic reforms, particularly regarding urban development and transportation. The participants also explored foreign policy issues, including potential future diplomatic visits to China and the Soviet Union, and strategic concerns regarding resource competition in Asia.
President Richard Nixon met briefly with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the logistics of his movement to the Executive Office Building. The conversation served primarily as an administrative check-in to confirm the President's immediate transition to the EOB. Following this brief exchange, the President departed to continue his scheduled duties.
President Nixon and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, met briefly in the Oval Office. The conversation was limited to an exchange of pleasantries and routine staff interaction. No substantive policy discussions or significant administrative decisions occurred during this brief encounter.